Capital: Singapore - 2987 thousand (1995).
Area: 0,6 thousand sq. km.
Population: About 2987 thousand persons (1995).
Admin. division: English, Chinese, Malayan, Tamil (all state).
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Time: Time is + 5 hours from Moscow.
Large cities: Singapore
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- Geographical position:
City - state in Southeast Asia, consisting from the main island and more than 50 fine islands. The island Singapore is separated from peninsula by narrow Djokhor Strait. In the south from Indonesia it is separated by strait of Singapore, connecting Indian ocean and South China sea.
- State system:
Republic.
- Climate:
Island lays only in 130 kms to the north from equator, therefore a climate is hot and damp. Average day time temperature in Singapore is about 27 C. Relative humidity of air is 64-96 %. In April - May and in October - November there are strong thunder-storms. Since November till January it is slightly more cool, but at this time frequently there are strong downpours, which quickly stop. June and July are frequently hot.
- Miscellaneous:
Singapore is a prospering business and financial centre of Southeast Asia. In it ancient ethnic quarters, modern offices and trading complexes surprisingly harmoniously adjoin. Here more than 80 hotels of world class and 18 magnificent golfs - clubs are constructed, there is a big network of excellent entertainments and sights.
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